Troopers investigate late-night fatal crash near Lamar

 Spencer County — Monday night, April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on rural County Road 1200 North near Lamar. This is just south of Santa Claus.

A preliminary investigation indicated that Matthew S. Weber, 44, of Santa Claus, was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco eastbound on County Road 1200 North. For an unknown reason, Weber’s vehicle slowly left the roadway and hit a tree head-on on the eastbound side of the road.

Weber died at the scene from his injuries.

Authorities have made notifications to all the families.

An autopsy will be scheduled. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor.

Investigating Officer: Trooper Chase Snider, Indiana State PoliceAssisting Officers: Trooper Nathaniel Kern and Trooper Jon VillanuevaAssisting Agencies: Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, Spencer County Coroner, Spencer County EMS, Santa Claus Fire Department, Chrisney Fire Department, and Ohio Valley Towing.